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Why did senators oppose the idea of Julius Caesar becoming the leader after Crassus died?

A
They favored a different military leader, whom they considered stronger and more popular.
B
They favored giving power to someone outside the military and strengthening democracy.
C
They favored the patrician class and did not like that Caesar was popular with the plebeians.
D
They favored having an election for a new leader, because they thought that Caesar was dangerous.
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How did the Roman Republic become a dictatorship?

A
General Sulla was declared leader after a long civil war.
B
The patricians and senators were defeated by General Sulla.
C
General Sulla challenged and defeated his opponent in an election.
D
The plebeians supported General Sulla’s overthrow of the government.
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How did Julius Caesar influence the Roman leaders who came after him?

A
He showed the dangers of having a dictator.
B
He established conditions for future expansion.
C
He demonstrated the importance of good communication.
D
He proved that democracy makes citizens more productive.
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What two groups were key to Julius Caesar’s popularity?

A
plebeians and the military
B
foreigners and landowners
C
patricians and senators
D
reformers and enslaved people
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How was Rome ruled after General Sulla died?

A
The Senate chose a new dictator to lead.
B
A general took power from the triumvirate.
C
The triumvirate took control of the government.
D
The Senate held an election for the next leader.
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What concern did Romans have about Julius Caesar?

A
Plebeians were worried that Caesar would take away their land.
B
Senators were worried that Caesar would try to become a king or emperor.
C
Patricians were worried that Caesar would favor the military over the economy.
D
Military generals were worried that Caesar would use force to conquer more land.
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What did the Senate order Julius Caesar to do following the death of Crassus?

A
They ordered him to give up his military and return to Rome.
B
They ordered him to step down from power and run for election.
C
They ordered him to pledge loyalty to the newly chosen leader.
D
They ordered him to find a new member to serve on the triumvirate.
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How did Julius Caesar’s death affect the leadership of Rome?

A
His supporters wanted to give power to a military triumvirate.
B
The people demanded new elections in a democratic system.
C
His grandnephew became the first person to rule as emperor.
D
The senators tried to take back some power from the dictator.
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What action did Julius Caesar take in 49 BCE to become ruler?

A
He sided with the plebeians during the civil wars.
B
He used his army to conquer the land of Gaul.
C
He asked senators to appoint him the new ruler.
D
He marched his army across the Rubicon River.
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How did Julius Caesar become dictator for life?

A
He held an election to allow the people to vote for a ruler.
B
He gave himself the title after the Senate appointed him as ruler.
C
He let the military generals choose the ruler based on experience in battle.
D
He was named ruler by the Senate after he threatened a military invasion.

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